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Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time | Merchandising
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SUMMARY:
This Sr Designer will conceptualize & design seasonal products for RVCA Men’s focusing on jackets / outerwear, woven bottoms and denim. The person will identify and interpret key market trends and execute seasonal product strategies building on anniversary foundations while driving the brand forward. The position is located at the RVCA HQ in Costa Mesa and reports to the Sr Design Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Undertake market research and analysis using key accounts, media, shopping, internet, travel etc. to establish key style, color & textile concepts for upcoming seasons.
Undertake Innovation research and analysis using media, shopping, internet, travel etc. to establish key fabric, technique & innovation concepts for upcoming seasons.
Collaborate with Sr Design Director on establishing key seasonal product stories.
Present to internal and external parties at various different key points throughout each season.
Manage finalization of product from concept to production.
Ensure technical specification packs are completed accurately and on time.
Manage and adhere to product development calendar.
Collaborate with Merchandising Director and Sr Design Director in executing the line architecture & category strategies.
Develop concepts and ideas throughout each season.
Complete approvals on color, fabric, trim, art, branding & finishing.
Collaborate with garment techs to develop and approve the best fit and construction for seasonal products.
Practice smart product engineering to achieve IGP targets.
Develop strong knowledge of supplier base and sourcing.
Ensure samples are correct and on time.
Conduct regular competitor analysis activities.
Assist with seasonal photoshoots.
Liaise regularly with Merchandising Director and Sr Design Director to ensure alignment.
Work to achieve personal and department KPI’s.
Assist Sr Design Director in mentoring design team to achieve objectives.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/EDUCATION:
Tertiary qualifications in Fashion Design.
Minimum of 7+ years relevant experience in a similar role.
Experience in garment fit & construction.
Experience in graphic art, color design, fabric & trim development.
Ability to interpret the needs of the market, retailers and merchandisers & directors.
Ability to recognize trends, conceptualize ideas and design products.
Thorough knowledge of the product design & development process.
Capability to independently manage workload, present and report at a senior level.
Highly developed organization and time management skills.
Highly developed interpersonal skills including the ability to mentor fellow team members.
High level of problem solving and decision-making ability.
Outstanding communication skills.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Research skills.
Display passion and motivation.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
Experience in sourcing and production.
Experience in supervising a team of designers.
This Sr Designer will conceptualize & design seasonal products for RVCA Men’s focusing on jackets / outerwear, woven bottoms and denim. The person will identify and interpret key market trends and execute seasonal product strategies building on anniversary foundations while driving the brand forward. The position is located at the RVCA HQ in Costa Mesa and reports to the Sr Design Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Undertake market research and analysis using key accounts, media, shopping, internet, travel etc. to establish key style, color & textile concepts for upcoming seasons.
Undertake Innovation research and analysis using media, shopping, internet, travel etc. to establish key fabric, technique & innovation concepts for upcoming seasons.
Collaborate with Sr Design Director on establishing key seasonal product stories.
Present to internal and external parties at various different key points throughout each season.
Manage finalization of product from concept to production.
Ensure technical specification packs are completed accurately and on time.
Manage and adhere to product development calendar.
Collaborate with Merchandising Director and Sr Design Director in executing the line architecture & category strategies.
Develop concepts and ideas throughout each season.
Complete approvals on color, fabric, trim, art, branding & finishing.
Collaborate with garment techs to develop and approve the best fit and construction for seasonal products.
Practice smart product engineering to achieve IGP targets.
Develop strong knowledge of supplier base and sourcing.
Ensure samples are correct and on time.
Conduct regular competitor analysis activities.
Assist with seasonal photoshoots.
Liaise regularly with Merchandising Director and Sr Design Director to ensure alignment.
Work to achieve personal and department KPI’s.
Assist Sr Design Director in mentoring design team to achieve objectives.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/EDUCATION:
Tertiary qualifications in Fashion Design.
Minimum of 7+ years relevant experience in a similar role.
Experience in garment fit & construction.
Experience in graphic art, color design, fabric & trim development.
Ability to interpret the needs of the market, retailers and merchandisers & directors.
Ability to recognize trends, conceptualize ideas and design products.
Thorough knowledge of the product design & development process.
Capability to independently manage workload, present and report at a senior level.
Highly developed organization and time management skills.
Highly developed interpersonal skills including the ability to mentor fellow team members.
High level of problem solving and decision-making ability.
Outstanding communication skills.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Research skills.
Display passion and motivation.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
Experience in sourcing and production.
Experience in supervising a team of designers.